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BURNOPFIELD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP - NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM LAUNCH EVENT

Details: Friday, 17 April 2015 11:13; Lynn Dougal

Burnopfield Community Partnership with assistance from Hugh Massey Architects, Planning & Landscape Consultants have organised a launch event at Burnopfield Primary School on Sunday 26^th April 2015 between 1.00 - 3.00pm to help everyone who lives or works in Burnopfield to come together and learn about creating a Neighbourhood Forum.

This is an innovative way of putting communities at the forefront of local planning choices.

The neighbourhood planning process is a way by which all parts of the community can influence the future development of their community and make real choices about their neighbourhood.

A major part of this process is the need for effective community engagement as an essential part of producing a realistic plan which has a sense of community ownership.

Free training on domestic abuse awareness

Details: Wednesday, 15 April 2015 15:38; Lynn Dougal

Following the launch of Durham Constabulary’s ‘SorrysNotEnough’ campaign in March we have sent letters to companies in the county offering free training on domestic abuse awareness.

So far the response to the campaign, aimed at raising awareness of domestic abuse in the workplace, has been positive but we are always looking at ways we can improve that success.

If you know of a company, or work for one, that you feel would benefit from this training, please contact Holly Dobson for further information via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information please take a look at the following website: www.sorrysnotenough.co.uk

Consett Leisure Centre/Academy Reference Group – Community Representatives (Volunteers)

Details: Tuesday, 31 March 2015 10:41; Kath Clements

Following a call out on behalf of Durham County Council’s Leisure Services, six volunteers will be taking part in a group to contribute a local, informed view about the usage plans linked to the new Consett Leisure Centre/Academy which are currently being finalised.

The community representatives are:

Tim Camsell - representing Blackfyne Junior Football Club.

Stephen Garden - a local resident who regularly attends the Cardiac Rehabilitation classes at the Leisure Centre.

Stephen Hodgson – a member of the fire service, who lives locally.

Yasmin Hopper - currently finishing a sport degree at Teesside University. Yasmin is a regular user of the facilities at Belle Vue - gym, dance and swimming.

Gary Hunter – a local resident who is also a Sports Centre Manager at Gosforth Academy with experience of running a dual use facility.

Gail Smith - Chairperson of Consett Steelers Netball Club. Uses Belle Vue regularly and also hosts occasional netball tournaments involving local clubs. Gail is also aiming to involve the local community and encourage businesses to become actively involved in netball, as part of the Get Back to Netball and Fitness initiative.

If you have any queries about this group, please E-mail, Julie Bell: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For further information about the leisure centre project, visit:

www.durham.gov.uk/Consettacademyandleisurecentre

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Onp87F5EQ

Consett Academy: http://www.consett-academy.org.uk/29/new-campus

Leisureworks: http://www.leisureworks.net/

CONCERT FOR MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE - 21 May 2015

Details: Wednesday, 08 April 2015 13:46; Lynn Dougal

Derwentside Singers are planning a performance at Christ Church, Consett, in aid of the Consett and Stanley Fundraising Group of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

The Singers will offer a wide range of music including solos, songs from well-known musicals and classical pieces. A raffle and light refreshments will be available in the church hall during the interval.

All money raised will go to Marie Curie to help the organisation in its work caring for those with cancer and other long-term illnesses.

The concert is on Thursday 21st May 2015 at 7.00 pm in Christ Church.

Admission is £5.00, payable at the door or by ticket reservations on 01207 591194.

Car Boot Event - Bank Holiday Monday 4th May

Details: Thursday, 26 March 2015 16:35; Lynn Dougal

Groundwork NE & Cumbria are hosting their first ever Car Boot event on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May 2015 at The Greenhouse, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 7XN.

Sellers from 8.30am - please contact us to reserve a pitch on 01207 524800. Cost: £7 per car and £10 per trailer.

This is a FREE event for the public / buyers and is open from 10.00am until 1.30pm.

Refreshments available from the Greenhouse Cafe.

Come along and sell your stuff or grab yourself a bargain! Children's activities will take place throughout the day (weather permitting).

Groundworks carboot